Using a Sturmey-Archer 3-speed sounds like a good idea to me. They have to be built to take pedal power which is a lot harder to absorb than electric motor...
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Norm Eyres
eyres@...
May 2, 2001 12:55 am
I think you are being very over optimistic about "Given an average cyclist does about 3/4" hp ", to quote from the Bosch Automotive handbook 3rd edition page...
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Ed Armstrong
ed@...
May 2, 2001 1:03 am
I would like to be able to charge my Currie Pro Drive USPD battery pack from my car cigarette lighter while driving. I can wire a switch to switch the ...
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Richard
rocwandrer@...
May 2, 2001 6:42 am
Hi, Abbreviated intro: my main aim is to build it for the sake of building it ... Question 1 Anyone recommend a weed wacker or the like that puts a starting ...
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Hugh Currin
currinh@...
May 2, 2001 1:08 pm
Richard: ... I believe the better string trimmers have this arrangement. My understanding is that the pull starter on the opposite side from the power take...
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Dave Barrett
dave_barrett@...
May 2, 2001 2:39 pm
You definitely don't want to put 10 amps into them constantly, I'd suggest pulse charging the beasts if you want to bang heavy current into them for a ...
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Glenn Crosby
glenncrosby@...
May 2, 2001 6:13 pm
For some more information on pulse charging, visit "The Truth About Pulse Technology" on our website, www.rhino-charge.com. /Glenn Crosby/ Rhino-Charge...
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Jim Gallant
gallant@...
May 3, 2001 4:44 pm
Just read the power assist FAQ thouroughly for the first time last night, very informative. Slipping roller wheels seems to be a common problems with bicycle...
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Ed Armstrong
ed@...
May 3, 2001 5:03 pm
I've been looking for gas powered generators that would output 12VDC. I was thinking that someone may make such a thing to recharge batteries out in the field....
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Sell, Ken
ken.sell@...
May 3, 2001 5:07 pm
Hi, I still need to do some quantitative tests with my new Hawker batteries, but I wanted to post my first impressions. The short story is "They're great!". I...
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Ray Brown
raycow@...
May 3, 2001 5:11 pm
The V-shaped roller sounds like a good idea, but I think you will find that smooth tires work better than knobbies for friction drive. Also, if you use a ...
1427
curt.onstott@...
May 3, 2001 5:13 pm
What about coupling the motor from a weed eater to an old alternator?...
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Tom Genereaux
entropy@...
May 3, 2001 5:19 pm
Since I'm interested in doing the same thing, I have a mechanical question about these - how did you mount them? Tom...
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Jim Gallant
gallant@...
May 3, 2001 5:21 pm
I'd take the bearings out of the freewheel and braze it so it won't spin. You may be right about smooth tires. -Jim ... From: Ray Brown...
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curt.onstott@...
May 3, 2001 5:27 pm
I just ordered a set and plan on installing them on my Currie bike or my Phat Flyer Scooter. How did you install them on the bike and wire them in? I'm...
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Hugh Currin
currinh@...
May 3, 2001 5:27 pm
Jim: ... I'll have to grab a couple of these. :-) ... You may have trouble in bump starting with the deraileur. You might try driving the crank of a bicycle...
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Ray Brown
raycow@...
May 3, 2001 5:29 pm
A while back there were some posts about building a similar unit using a a small IC engine and a car alternator. This would be easy for 12V. 24V alternators...
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Dave Barrett
dave_barrett@...
May 3, 2001 5:31 pm
Honda and Homelight both have 12v units, the honda has less DC amps but has AC too, and is very quiet (I have one) it outputs 6 amps DC. The Homelight I don't...
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Sell, Ken
ken.sell@...
May 3, 2001 5:34 pm
Hi, I've temporarily put them in my saddle bags on the back of my bike. I haven't quite decided yet how I want to permanently mount them. I have a Currie...
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Jim Gallant
gallant@...
May 3, 2001 5:37 pm
Ah, good point. Don't know how I missed that one. Guess I could always pull start too. Mind if I ask where you got your pulleys and belts? And how you mounted...
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Hugh Currin
currinh@...
May 3, 2001 6:31 pm
Jim: ... I purchased the timing belt pulleys on my assist from Specialty Drive Products but they were spendy. To get the 3/4" wide pulleys I purchased pinion...
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Allen, Todd
todd.allen@...
May 3, 2001 7:09 pm
I had a motorcycle, a Kawasaki GPZ 305, that had a toothed drive belt. I loved the belt drive. It was clean, quiet and practically maintenance free, unlike...
Thanks Hugh. I hear these GX engines start usually on the first pull, and with the possible need to start the engine from a standstill (half way up a steep...
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Hugh Currin
currinh@...
May 3, 2001 8:25 pm
Todd: I only have my own experience to go by so others will no doubt add information. I understand there are two main line series of timing, or synchronous, ...
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Frank Colver
fwcolver@...
May 3, 2001 8:35 pm
Hi Jim, I used it with a tire roller so I can't help you other than to say that I replaced it with Ryobi's second generation 4-stroke which is lighter but only...
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Jim Gallant
gallant@...
May 3, 2001 8:49 pm
Why did you replace the gx31? What problems did you find with it? Roller material? Thanks, -Jim ... From: Frank Colver [mailto:fwcolver@...] Sent:...
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Tim & Ally Smith
tacsmith@...
May 3, 2001 11:15 pm
This isn't exactly what your asking but I remember seeing a few years ago an amazing range of 240v generators (we have 240 AC in Australia for appliances)...
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Tim & Ally Smith
tacsmith@...
May 3, 2001 11:15 pm
We tried that once - connected an old (but big, maybe 15 hp) IC stationary engine to a car alternator. What surprised me was how much HP it takes to drive an...
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Colin Dedman
cjd121@...
May 3, 2001 11:29 pm
... Hi, Others suggested pulse charging, which may be a good option for a mains powered charger, but not applicable here where your source is voltage limited...
